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To prevent stray cats being euthanized in shelters, Japan enacted a program including TNR and vaccinations for free-roaming cats. This case study explores whether the initiative is achieving its goals. READ MORE
Managing Free-Roaming Cats: A Veterinary Perspective
Veterinarians in Spain argue that “trap-neuter-return” programs are the most humane, science-backed methods to reduce and manage free-roaming cat populations. READ MORE
How Feralized Animals Affect The Environment
When domesticated animals find their way back to the wild, it can have a serious impact on local ecosystems. READ MORE
Public Opinion On Stray Cat Management In China
Social media data from Chinese platform Weibo may help animal advocates promote better stray cat care interventions. READ MORE
Feeding Feral Cats May Increase Predation Risk
Feral cat feeding stations can attract a range of predators such as coyotes, which may put cats' lives at further risk. READ MORE
The Welfare Of Free-Ranging And Unsocialized Cats
Are all free-ranging and unsocialized cats in poor health and consistent pain? This study from Denmark suggests that, fortunately, this may not be the case. READ MORE
The Risks Of Echo Chambers In Academic Research
Scientific research is supposed to be rigorous and unbiased. When a small set of papers becomes influential, however, self-reinforcing viewpoints can emerge. READ MORE
Feral Cats And What We Do About Them
Our latest blog summarizes the complexities of the debate about feral cats and how we mitigate their impact, paying special attention to the data on Trap-Neuter-Return programs. READ MORE
Managing Cats In Indigenous Australian Communities
This article reviews 13 studies of cat population management strategies to propose a humane, effective, and culturally appropriate way of stabilizing their numbers. READ MORE